Former SC Governor Beasley to join USC Joseph F. Rice School of Law
University of South Carolina officials have announced that former South Carolina Governor David Beasley will be joining the school as apart of the faculty.
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3 Midlands people indicted in interstate child sex trafficking conspiracy
A federal grand jury in Columbia returned a 10-count indictment charging three Columbia-area defendants in a child sex trafficking conspiracy, said the Department of Justice.
Coroner releases name of victim who died in Fish Hatchery Road collision
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the name of the person who died in a single-vehicle collision on Fish Hatchery Road, said the coroner's office.
Multiple railroad crossings across the Midlands closing for maintenance
Multiple railroad crossings across the Midlands will be closed for maintenance and repairs starting on Monday, Jan. 29.
S.C. Democratic party responds to 'State of the State' address
The governor's speech was followed up Wednesday night by the Democratic response.
Gov. Henry McMaster outlines successes and challenges facing SC during 7th 'State of the State' address
One thing Governor Henry McMaster wants to see changed in South Carolina is the way judges are selected in the state.
Conservative South Carolina Senate debates a gun bill with an uncertain future
The South Carolina Senate started Wednesday a debate on whether anyone who can legally own a gun can carry their weapon in public. But whether the bill has enough votes to pass in this conservative state is uncertain.
"We could save lives" -- American Cancer Society in SC calls for additional funding, Medicaid expansion
"They screen patients who are uninsured or underinsured, and with an additional million dollars, they could screen more patients. So right now the screening that they have, they run out of screening every year. They have patients calling into their office saying hey can I get a screening and they have to tell them no I'm sorry we don't have any funds to screen you," Johnson says.
STATE OF EDUCATION: Superintendent Ellen Weaver speaks on how to improve SC Schools
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Since taking office last year, state superintendent of education Ellen Weaver has been a big advocate of school choice. However, she also has several other ideas about how to…
RCSD searching for truck, trailer stolen on same day
The Richland County Sheriff's Office is searching for a truck and trailer that was stolen from a parking lot on Garners Ferry Road.
Clemson releases '24 football schedule
The Tigers home games include ACC newcomer Stanford and rivals NC State and S. Carolina
Another jail guard arrested for misconduct in office, says Richland County deputies
Another Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center jail guard has been arrested for misconduct in office, says the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
SEC fines South Carolina $100,000 for fans on the court after Kentucky win
The Southeastern Conference fined South Carolina $100,000 for its fans storming the court after the top-ranked Gamecocks' 79-62 win over No. 6 Kentucky.
President Joe Biden to make visit to the Midlands
President Joe Biden will visit the Midlands this weekend.
Traffic Alert: Lexington residents urged to use caution after collision in North Lake Drive area
The Lexington Police Department is asking residents to use caution in the North Lake Drive and Round Knob Road area due to a collision.
Local Living: Winter book sale, Comedian Theo Von, Lexington Two hosting teacher job fair
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Chemical manufacturer expands operations in Sumter County
Nova Molecular Technologies (Nova) is expanding its operations in Sumter County, says the Governor's office.
1 dead, 1 injured after late night Lexington County collision, says SCHP
One person is dead and one person is injured after a late night collision on Tuesday, says SCHP.
911 calls show fears of residents and friends after a young man got shot entering the wrong home
A concerned college student asked police if they'd seen his fraternity brother early one Saturday morning after he'd sent the 20-year-old home from a sports bar in an Uber.
CPD investigating following Columbia shooting
The Columbia Police Department is investigating after a shooting on Tuesday night sent one person to the hospital, said officers.
South Carolina Men's Basketball beats No. 6 Kentucky 79-62
Gamecocks win at home against No. 6 Kentucky 79-62
ABC News projects Donald Trump the winner of the NH primary, Haley responds
The results of the New Hampshire Primary are coming in tonight and preliminary results show Trump in the lead and according to political analyst is the projected winner.
WHAT IS SCHOOL CHOICE? Expert and lawmaker disagree on whether it helps the Palmetto State
The School Choice Bill creates educational scholarship accounts that provide parents with up to $6,000 to pay for their child’s education. Garvin believes this is a misuse of public dollars that should instead be used to improve public schools.
Will Haley win New Hampshire? What happens next? USC Political Science professor weighs in
"If she wins, this is huge. Even if she loses but comes within five or six points, that's still huge. That carries her at least to South Carolina, probably to Super Tuesday. And that's what she's hoping for. Even if she's limping, if she can limp into Super Tuesday, that might be enough to jump start things, but she has to have a strong showing tonight," he says.
DHEC brings attention to health pregnancy-related health concerns
Today is National Maternal Health Awareness Day.
